The Equality Act 2010 protects against discrimination based on age, sex, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and gender reassignment
Related questions (2)
What does the Equality Act 2010 protect against?
Unfair taxation
Discrimination based on characteristics such as age, sex, race, and disability
Government censorship of the media
Unfair dismissal from employment only
Explanation
The Equality Act 2010 protects against discrimination based on age, sex, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and gender reassignment. It applies across employment, education, and public services — not just employment (D). Options A and C describe issues covered by different legislation.
Select 2 answers: Which of the following are characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010?
Political party membership
Sexual orientation
Level of education
Religion or belief
Explanation
Sexual orientation (B) and religion or belief (D) are both protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Political party membership (A) and level of education (C) are not among the nine protected characteristics listed in the Act.